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Fully Jarvis Adjustable Standing DeskOctober 8, 2017 - Sitting is the new smoking. That's what the headlines are saying... And then you see that standing is the new smoking. Who knows... One thing that we know is that long bouts of sitting or standing fatigues our bodies or causing back pain. This can be remedied by standing up and walking around, but that means stopping work. Enter an adjustable standing desk. The Jarvis is one such desk. However, if stability is a large concern at standing height, be aware. Read full article

HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming KeyboardSeptember 11, 2017 - It was last year when we reviewed HyperX's first mechanical gaming keyboard, the Alloy FPS. While they showed off some designs for this keyboard at CES, the final product was different and lacked the RGB lighting. Sticking with the traditional red coloring, this keyboard is a worthy improved from its older sibling in a few key ways. Read full article

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Gaming MouseAugust 14, 2017 - The Pulsefire FPS is HyperX's first entry into the gaming mouse market. The Pulsefire FPS is a mid-range device that aims to cover the majority of the consumers that are looking to purchase a good mouse for both productivity and gaming. The Pulsefire covers both, very well. Read full article

WORX SD SemiAutomatic DriverJune 12, 2017 - Father's Day is this weekend. Have you found your gift yet? If you had a dad or own your own house, you'll know that you can never have enough tools. There's always a right tool for the job and there are times that having an automatic screwdriver saves your wrist from too much strain. WORX is a company that is sold in Home Depot and their SD SemiAutomatic Driver might be one of those great Father's Day gifts. Read full article

Cherry MX Board 3.0 (Red)May 19, 2017 - It's no surprise that mechanical keyboards are the best type of keyboard there is on the market today. However, your choices are so abundant and the price range is even larger. What if you just want a normal keyboard that works? That's what Cherry is providing with the MX Board 3.0 with Red switches. Read full article

TP-Link Smart Home SuiteApril 10, 2017 - More smart home products are coming out from different companies. While Zwave and ZigBee set the standard for hub based smart home products, the consumer level products that use WiFi directly are easy to setup and use, albeit with a few negatives like the ability to control everything from a unified interface across companies. Still, if you stick with a single company, the experience is nearly the same and TP-Link offers a few smart home products that are on the bench today. Read full article

FLIR One (Second Gen)February 16, 2017 - Think back to the 80s when you say Predator. Whatever happened to those fancy IR cameras and why don't we see them all over the place. Turns out that IR imaging is very expensive to do and fairly low resolution. FLIR has been in the business for awhile and the consumer products have finally come to a price point that makes sense. If you've got a smartphone that is compatible, you too can have an IR camera. Read full article

D-Link DCS-2530L Full HD 180 Degree WiFi CameraJanuary 30, 2017 - Technology keeps moving forward. It wasn't too long ago that we reviewed the 2630L and here we have a follow up model to that, the 2530L. While it lacks two way audio, everything else is basically the same. It is also half the size and draws less power. Is it a worthy follow up? Let's find out. Read full article

HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming KeyboardDecember 18, 2016 - Most of the readers and viewers here know that we love mechanical keyboards. We've always have. If you've never used a mechanical keyboard, it is like giving yourself a leg up on the competition in terms of typing. You know when you've pressed a key, the switches (usually) aren't mushy, and there's great tactile feedback. HyperX steps up with the louder Cherry MX Blue switches with a noticeable audible click. They also packed the keyboard with features that don't need any installed software. It also doesn't take up your entire desk. Read full article

D-Link DCS-936L HD WiFi CameraOctober 26, 2016 - The technology market just keeps progressing faster and faster. Last year, we reviewed the 935L from D-Link with a $120 price point. Fast forward to now and the 936L has been released with better overall features and a $70 price point to boot. It's a win for consumers looking for an easily setup security camera. Read full article

D-Link DSP-W110 WiFi Smart PlugJune 6, 2016 - The smart home is here! Maybe not, but there are lots of news devices that can hop on to your normal WiFi network without needing a special bridge device. These devices are for the DIY user and simplify the control of devices. While you give up some control, these devices offer a fast and easy way to make your home "smarter." The DSP-W110 is a smart plug that offers remote control and scheduling. Read full article

D-Link DIR-510L Portable Storage RouterMay 23, 2016 - While the mobile market has grown, there are still places with spotty cell coverage and then you have to worry about your data plan while on vacation. Most hotels come with some sort of internet connectivity, but it is limited to a device or two. What happens when you travel with lots of devices and need to connect them all? D-Link has a solution for you in the DIR-510L portable router and charger with storage capabilities. Read full article

Kingston Cloud Revolver Gaming HeadsetMay 4, 2016 - When you think of gaming headsets, what's the most important thing? It's not the sound quality, that's second. The first is comfort. When you're doing a long session of gaming, you don't want to be caught having a headset that just doesn't feel right or is too heavy. That's where the next generation Cloud Revolver from Kingston comes in. Read full article

Kingston DataTraveler 2000April 15, 2016 - We are fans of security products. We are even bigger fans of security products that don't require custom software solutions or have limited operating system support. The Kingston DataTraveler 2000 is a secure flash drive that requires no software on the host computer. All of the security is built into the drive and it works with anything that supports USB mass storage. Read full article

MOTA JETJAT Nano-CApril 11, 2016 - What do you do when you want to teach a kid how to fly a RC quad copter? Sure, you can hand over your expensive drone and watch it crash. However, there are toys on the market that are fun and teaches RC flight in a small and easy to use package. Enter the JETJAT Nano-C from MOTA. It's a tiny camera drone! Read full article

1MORE Over-Ear HeadsetMarch 23, 2016 - We're fans of over ear headsets due to the fact that putting stuff in your ear is annoying. While most companies push their earbuds, you've got companies like 1MORE providing a compelling product for the over ear market. Their headphones combine premium build quality with excellent sound. Read full article

Netgear Arlo Wire Free Security SystemMarch 10, 2016 - We're big fans of security for your home or office. What was once a big deal is now very common. You can buy monitoring system from most stores, but most are cumbersome and limiting. They also require hardwire power. What if you want to watch a shed or your garden and can't provide power? That's where the Netgear Arlo comes in. Read full article

Kingston Mobilelite Wireless G3March 1, 2016 - We still accept that devices run out of storage. Our mobile phones and tablets can have lots of storage for cheap (flash prices are cheap), but the market still accepts devices with 16GB of storage as the norm. Without having expandable storage, that space runs out quickly. Kingston steps in with the Mobilelite Wireless G3 to solve that need. Read full article

Rosewill Apollo Mechanical Gaming Keyboard RK-9100xRBRFebruary 18, 2016 - We are no strangers to input devices. We thoroughly enjoy reviewing products that deal with human input and will always recommend a mechanical keyboard over the cheaper membrane ones. Rosewill sent over an Apollo RK-9100xRBR for review and we enjoyed testing it. There are some quirks, but it is a good entry in the mechanical keyboard market. Read full article

Horizon Hobby Blade Chroma 4K Camera Drone Kit RTFJanuary 29, 2016 - Drones are here. What was once called RC is now called drones. Horizon Hobby is no stranger to the RC hobby market and what better way to show off their years of RC knowledge than by releasing easy to fly camera drones. They specialize in easy to fly kits that come fully ready right out of the box. We've got the Chroma 4K kit on the review bench and it is a blast to fly. Read full article

Canary Home Security SolutionSeptember 16, 2015 - ASE Publishing is no stranger to the security field. We constantly strive to inform readers about new and worthwhile products to enhance your physical and network security. Often, we find ourselves reviewing products for the enthusiast crowd with the range of IP cameras and NVRs. What if you want a simple to use system that works with your smartphone? Canary had the same question and their system provides the answer. Read full article

D-Link DCS-5020L Wireless Pan/Tilt IP CameraJanuary 1, 2015 - It was only a few years ago that you couldn't buy inexpensive and well working pan/title IP cameras that just worked out of the box. Sure, there was a few "IP camera" that were cheap, but they were cheap in every sense of the word. D-Link has really pushed the security camera market to be available to nearly everyone at a great price point and the DCS-5020L is a great example of that. Read full article

Kingston Mobilelite G4December 10, 2014 - You're sitting with a slightly older laptop or other type of computer that lacks a SD card reader built in and you think to yourself... "I should get a card reader for this thing." Two things to make sure of are the portability and that it can read the most common sizes of cards along with the current formats. Thankfully, the Kingston Mobilelite G4 reads SDXC cards in both full and micro sizes and is $10 to boot. Read full article

Bass Egg VerbFebruary 24, 2014 - What if we told you that your kitchen table can be a speaker? The Bass Egg Verb is a Bluetooth speaker that uses a transducer instead of a speaker to pump sound through flat surfaces. We're impressed with the sound quality and the range of different types of sounds you get from different materials. It is a quality product. Read full article

Kingston Mobilelite WirelessNovember 21, 2013 - There's a trend in mobile devices. More and more of them are removing the external storage option. What was once a big feature has now been pushed aside for unified internal storage. Sure, it makes it more streamlined in the user experience, but you lose the ability to expand your storage. Worse, you lose the ability to backup data directly. Enter Kingston with the Mobilelite Wireless to fix this problem. Read full article

Sapphire Edge HD4 Mini PCMay 14, 2013 - Entertainment PCs used to be all the rage. Nowadays, Android and the like are pushing into their territory. Wouldn't you rather have a real computer serving your needs? The Sapphire Edge HD4 is just that. Put whatever OS you want on it and it is good to go. Read full article

Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming KeyboardMay 2, 2013 - You might be saying... "Another keyboard review?" This is a different type of product than just a normal keyboard. The Logitech G710+ may be a gaming keyboard, but it is much more. Mechanical switches control how this keyboard works and if you've never used one, run out and try it now. It is that good. Low noise and good tactile feedback make this product a winner. Read full article

EnerPlex Kickr IV And Jumpr Solar Power PackMarch 13, 2013 - Quick, you have an extended power outage and your cell phone is running out. Do you have a plan to keep in contact with your friends and family or to get help if something happens? If you answered no, it's time to think about getting a USB solar charging solution. EnerPlex's Kickr IV paired with the Jumpr allows you to not only charge your devices, but to capture the sun's power while you're using the device. Read full article

Kingston Wi-DriveFebruary 19, 2013 - Nothing beats a vacation. Well, except when you bring your mobile device with you and can't decide on what videos or music you should load since you don't have enough storage space. That part isn't so good, but why should you have to make that choice? Enter the Kingston Wi-Drive to mitigate your extra storage needs. It works with Android and iOS devices and is a portable NAS for your mobile devices. Read full article